US3267638A
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Six-pack handle applying machine
Assignee: Ex-Cell-O Corp
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Filing: 1963-09-30
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Granted: 1966-08-23
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Expires: 1983-09-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James F Earp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:09
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B17/00; B65B17/02; B65B17/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
AN AUTOMATIC MACHINE FOR APPLYING COMBINATION PACKAGING AND CARRYING HANDLE CLIPS TO SIX-PACKS OF CANS, COMPRISING: (A) AN ELONGATED BASE MEMBER, (B) A CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING ROTARY CLIP APPLYING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID BASE MEMBER FOR APPLYING A CLIP TO AT LEAST THE TOP END OF A PACK OF SIX CANS AS THE PACK IS MOVED PAST THE ROTARY CLIP APPLYING MEANS, (C) A CLIP MAGAZINE FEEDER MEANS FOR STORING AND FEEDING CLIPS TO THE ROTARY CLIP APPLYING MEANS, (D) A CAN GROUPING AND TRANSFER MEANS OPERATIVELY MOUNTED ON SAID BASE MEMBER AND EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF, FOR GROUPING CANS FED TO THE MACHINE INTO PACKS OF SIX CANS EACH, AND MOVING SAID PACKS INTO OPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID ROTARY CLIP APPLYING MEANS, (E) POWER DRIVE MEANS FOR OPERATING THE CAN GROUPING AND TRANSFER MEANS, THE ROTARY CLIP APPLYING MEANS AND THE CLIP MAGAZINE FEEDER MEANS IN A PREDETERMINED TIMED RELATIONSHIP, (F) SAID CLIP MAGAZINE FEEDER MEANS COMPRISES AT LEAST ONE ROTATABLE DRUM PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF CLIP STORING STACK MEANS,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
AN AUTOMATIC MACHINE FOR APPLYING COMBINATION PACKAGING AND CARRYING HANDLE CLIPS TO SIX-PACKS OF CANS, COMPRISING: (A) AN ELONGATED BASE MEMBER, (B) A CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING ROTARY CLIP APPLYING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID BASE MEMBER FOR APPLYING A CLIP TO AT LEAST THE TOP END OF A PACK OF SIX CANS AS THE PACK IS MOVED PAST THE ROTARY CLIP APPLYING MEANS, (C) A CLIP MAGAZINE FEEDER MEANS FOR STORING AND FEEDING CLIPS TO THE ROTARY CLIP APPLYING MEANS, (D) A CAN GROUPING AND TRANSFER MEANS OPERATIVELY MOUNTED ON SAID BASE MEMBER AND EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF, FOR GROUPING CANS FED TO THE MACHINE INTO PACKS OF SIX CANS EACH, AND MOVING SAID PACKS INTO OPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID ROTARY CLIP APPLYING MEANS, (E) POWER DRIVE MEANS FOR OPERATING THE CAN GROUPING AND TRANSFER MEANS, THE ROTARY CLIP APPLYING MEANS AND THE CLIP MAGAZINE FEEDER MEANS IN A PREDETERMINED TIMED RELATIONSHIP, (F) SAID CLIP MAGAZINE FEEDER MEANS COMPRISES AT LEAST ONE ROTATABLE DRUM PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF CLIP STORING STACK MEANS,
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-08-22 | 1970-02-21 | 1970-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-22 | 1974-02-21 | 1974-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-22 | 1978-02-21 | 1978-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |